Introduction - D-Link DIR-879 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Introduction

The D-Link DIR-879 AC1900 Wi-Fi Router shares your Internet connection over a blazing-fast Gigabit Wireless AC connection of
up to 1900 Mbps (Up to 1300 Mbps 5 GHz Wireless AC and up to 600 Mbps 2.4 GHz Wireless N) , using advanced AC technology
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to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal. Equipped with one Gigabit WAN/Internet port and four Gigabit LAN
ports to provide speeds up to 10 times faster than standard 10/100 ports, the DIR-879 creates the best networking experience
to date. With the addition of advanced Quality of Service (QoS), data streams are separated, which helps organize and prioritize
your network traffic so your computers, game consoles, 3D/4K video streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls run smoother over both
your wired and wireless network.
The DIR-879 features the strongest and most sensitive wireless radio we've ever built, offering four times the power of a typical
wireless router , letting you blanket large areas or multi-story buildings with Wi-Fi. The DIR-879's superior design allows you
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to enjoy full motion, high definition video calls on your mobile device while moving. Featuring a 3 x 4 Multiple In Multiple
Out (MIMO) antenna, the DIR-879 offers better data rates, fewer dead-spots, more coverage, and higher reliability. Operating
exclusively in the 5 GHz band, the DIR-879's 802.11ac wireless connections avoid crowded the 2.4 GHz band traffic, allowing
you faster speeds while still maintaining backwards compatibility with older 802.11n/g/b devices. The DIR-879 prepares your
home to become a Connected Home by bringing Wi-Fi to places your old signal can't reach. A stronger Wi-Fi signal means you
can install more wireless surveillance cameras, baby monitors, sensors, and alarms in the places where you need them.
The versatile DIR-879 can assist you in solving your unique networking challenges thanks to its mode switch. In router mode,
the DIR-879 operates as a traditional router, sharing your Internet connection. In extender mode, the DIR-879 connects and
works with your existing networking equipment to extend the range and enhance the capabilities of your home or office
network. This means you can bring Wi-Fi to places where your current signal doesn't reach, letting you go from room to room,
office to office, floor to floor, or yard to yard without losing signal.
The DIR-879's Smart Connect Technology makes connecting to wireless networks easy by eliminating the confusion of multiple
networks. Ever since the introduction of 5 GHz multi-band wireless technology, users have had to guess whether the 5 GHz or
2.4 GHz band network would provide them with better range and speed. Smart Connect simplifies this by only presenting a
single wireless network for the user to connect to. Behind the scenes, when a connection is initiated, the DIR-879's advanced
algorithms determine the best band for your device to connect to, automatically distributing devices to the optimal speed and
band, thereby ensuring a faster, more reliable, and hassle-free experience for all of your users and devices.
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